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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 546.32 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 546.32 and 158.95 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 546.32 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/546.32 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 546.32 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 86,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,837.56/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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